This was brought to the attention of NWSCC:

 

We know that some of you have / are using Group Trips Unlimited as your Tour Operator.  We have been advised that the company is not a member of any consumer protection plan, so any deposits would be at risk should the company be forced into bankruptcy as a result of the penalties. (Or if the owner is jailed, which is also possible.)  Any club / council would be well advised not to do business with this company at this time, and to consider cancellations and refunds if possible.

 

Regards,

Terry Rowley, President

National Ski Council Federation

 

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Agency owner indicted by grand jury in ticket fraud....

NEWS - Agent Issues
Virginia agency owner indicted by grand jury (4/16/2002)

ARLINGTON, Va. -- A travel agency owner was indicted by the U.S. District Court for allegedly selling government fares to clients who did not qualify and for forging related documents.

Judith Miller, owner and president of Group Trips Unlimited in Arlington, Va., will go on trial May 20 in the Eastern District of Virginia, according to Jack Hanly, one of the prosecuting attorneys.

Miller did not return phone calls seeking comment.

Look for additional details on this article in the April 22 issue of Travel Weekly.

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